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Luke Kennard Hits Late 3-Pointer as LeBron James Sets NBA Games Record
Luke Kennard converted a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining to secure a ninth consecutive victory for the Lakers.

Four Ejected in 132-111 Thunder Victory Following Second-Quarter Scuffle
A Thunder-Wizards altercation resulted in the ejections of Jaylin Williams, Justin Champagnie, Ajay Mitchell, and Cason Wallace during Oklahoma City's 132-111 win.

Kevin Durant Hits 32,294 Career Points to Pass Michael Jordan in Rockets Win
Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list after a 27-point performance in Houston's 123-122 win against Miami.

Luka Doncic Faces Suspension After 16th Technical Foul vs. Orlando
Luka Doncic is currently facing a one-game suspension following a verbal exchange with Goga Bitadze that resulted in his 16th technical foul during Saturday's game.

Warriors Rule Out Stephen Curry for Two Games Following Knee Evaluation
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is set to miss the next two matchups as he recovers from a knee injury, with plans to return to live contact practice.

Luka Doncic Moves to Dismiss California Custody Petition Amid Historic 40.9 PPG Scoring Run
Luka Doncic filed for dismissal of a Los Angeles child support petition on February 21, citing residency issues while averaging 40.9 points per game.

Trae Young Sidelined Indefinitely With Quad Contusion and Back Irritation
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is out indefinitely after sustaining a right quadriceps contusion and lower back irritation during his fifth game with the team.

Peyton Watson Return Expected Sunday as Nuggets Face Portland Trail Blazers
Peyton Watson is expected to rejoin the Denver Nuggets lineup this Sunday after missing over six weeks with a hamstring strain.

NBA Penalizes Andre Drummond With $25,000 Fine Following Gesture in Sacramento
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond $25,000 for making an objectionable gesture during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Kings.

Kristaps Porzingis Exits Warriors' Road Loss in Detroit With Back Spasms
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis was forced to leave Friday night's road game against Detroit after suffering lower back spasms.

Oklahoma City Thunder Cancel White House Visit Prior to Saturday Washington Game
The Oklahoma City Thunder will bypass the traditional White House championship celebration this weekend, citing timing issues ahead of their game against Washington.

Giannis Trade Watch: Financial Turmoil and Ownership Structures Delay Moves
The Giannis trade watch enters a new offseason as opposing teams question the internal leadership of a franchise facing significant financial turmoil.

Five-Time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman to Enter WWE Hall of Fame Class
Basketball legend Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 17 in Las Vegas following a four-match professional wrestling career.

Wembanyama Game-Winner Ends Spurs' Six-Season Playoff Drought
Victor Wembanyama hit a 17-foot fadeaway with 1.1 seconds remaining on Thursday night to clinch a postseason berth for the Spurs.

Luka Doncic 60 Points Sets Heat Opponent Record in Lakers' 134-126 Victory
Luka Doncic 60 points matched a career second-best as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 134-126 to extend their winning streak to eight games.

Hornets Retire No. 30: Dell Curry Honored With Jersey Retirement and State Award
The Charlotte Hornets retired Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey at halftime on Thursday, honoring the franchise leader in games played with 701 appearances.

LeBron James Reaches 1,611 Career Games to Match Robert Parish Record
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has officially tied Robert Parish for the most regular-season games played in NBA history at ,1611.

Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out for Thursday Night Clash Against Chicago Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Donovan Mitchell for their Thursday night game against the Chicago Bulls due to a left eye contusion.

Michael Porter Jr. Sidelined 2-3 Weeks with Strained Left Hamstring
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. will miss at least two weeks due to a left hamstring strain, potentially ending his career-best season.

Miami Heat Expected to Waive Terry Rozier Before NBA Playoffs
The Miami Heat are set to waive guard Terry Rozier to secure an open roster spot ahead of the postseason.

LeBron James Questionable for Miami Return After 13-of-14 Shooting Night
LeBron James is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat due to left foot arthritis following a 124-116 victory over Houston.

LeBron James 2013 Stats: Analyzing the 27-Game Winning Streak and MVP Dominance
A deep dive into the 2012-13 NBA season where LeBron James shot 56.5% from the field and led the Miami Heat to the second-longest winning streak in league history.

Cade Cunningham Sidelined by Mild Collapsed Lung as Pistons Defend Top Seed
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham faces an indefinite absence after suffering a mild collapsed lung during a first-quarter hustle play against the Wizards.

LeBron James Records 6 Dunks as Lakers Secure 7th Straight Victory
LeBron James powered the Lakers to a season-high seventh consecutive win on Wednesday night, punctuated by six dunks in Houston.